All about RSS
Curious about the little orange RSS links you see all over the web? RSS feeds are a great way to keep tabs on websites that update frequently, like blogs and Etsy shops. Word on the street is that RSS stands for "real simple syndication." Check out this video on how to use RSS with Alchemy: [Music by Barry London] To …
Etsy in the Press: Alchemy Lives & Other Headlines
It's been about one week since the rebirth of Alchemy, and already the press is begining to take notice. New York Magazine's Best Bets section notes the resurgence of the feature, dubbing it "genius." The irreverent crowd over at Gawker took notice as well, noting requests for a vegan jackalope and ten felted …
How to Make an Outstanding Alchemy Bid & Stand out from the Rest
Sellers, here are some tips for making your Alchemy bids glitter like gold!Tip #1 - Bid on your specialty. If you bid only on the request you know you can rock, you can take the time to make that bid amazing. Buyers want to know you have the experience to make their requested piece exquisite. Tip #2 - Acknowledge the …
Etsy Video Podcast: What is Etsy Alchemy?
Etsy Alchemy is going strong with over 600 active Alchemy requests after only a few days! Alchemy is a way to allow Etsy sellers to bid on making custom items for buyers. Watch this video to get learn how Alchemy works! MOV | Youtube | Blip.tv | Subscribe in iTunes If you're looking for more in-depth detailed info …
Alchemy: Day One
UPDATE: So far we've added: a blurb at the top explaining a bit about Alchemy. link to Your Alchemy shop settings so you can easily update your announcement. ability to edit requests before they've been bid upon.more awesomeness to Alchemy search so it's more effective.Alchemy has been back up for just about …
Customer Care Tip: Privacy and Custom Orders
Dear Sellers: We love all of the custom items available on Etsy, and we hope that the return of Alchemy will make it easier for buyers to request custom pieces and for sellers to list them. However, there are some things to keep in mind when making and listing custom and personalized items.With such amazing …
Tech Updates: Alchemy is Back!
It's here, it's here! At long last, Alchemy's triumphant return! In the historical sense, Alchemy is the pursuit of transforming common metals into valuable gold. In the Etsy sense, Alchemy is when a seller transforms a buyer’s creative ideas into tangible items. In short, it’s the magical process of custom …
Best Practices: Getting the Most out of Alchemy
After a long hiatus, Alchemy is back! Alchemy is Etsy's system for requesting custom-made items. For a full rundown of how Alchemy works, check out the Tech Update. Whether you're totally new to Alchemy or a long-time Etsian reuniting with it, here are some things to think about before and during your Alchemy …
Etsy Finds: Alchemy...!
Guess what's just around the corner? Old-school Etsy users will fondly remember the feature known as Alchemy, where shoppers can write up a listing for a custom order they're hankering for, and Etsy artists can bid on the project. Got ideas in your head you just haven't found using our tag/title search? Soon …
